Christopher Nolan is a British film director, screenwriter and producer. Nolan is best known for The Dark Knight trilogy (2005–2012), the science fiction/heist film Inception (2010) and the psychological thrillers Memento (2000) and The Prestige (2006). His films have grossed approximately $4.2 billion worldwide, and he has received Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and DGA nominations.